Vagabond Shoemakers

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70 of 100

Popularity score

79 of 100

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Varberg, Sweden

https://www.vagabond.com

Style keywords

minimalist

Scandinavian

contemporary

sustainable

timeless

About the brand

Vagabond Shoemakers is a Swedish contemporary footwear brand founded in 1993 by Marie Nilsson Peterzén and her husband Mats Nilsson, building upon the original Vagabond brand established in 1973. Based in Varberg, Sweden, the company has evolved from a pure men's footwear brand into a global fashion label now focusing primarily on women's shoes (75-80% of production). Known for combining high-quality minimalist designs with sustainable production processes, Vagabond creates 'everyday heroes' - durable, lovable shoes designed to be treasured and worn season after season. The brand operates under the philosophy of 'only buy what you really love,' encouraging conscious consumption. With around 1,000 stockists worldwide and prices ranging from 60-200 euros, Vagabond has gained celebrity following and international recognition for its timeless yet never boring designs that blend Scandinavian aesthetics with contemporary fashion sensibilities.

Varberg, Sweden

https://www.vagabond.com

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What people are saying

ELLE

Swedish shoe brand Vagabond has been a favorite of mine for some time, both for loafers and boots. The price range of $200 to $400 is ultra-accessible for what you're getting, which is quality leather and solid construction. For those with a sleek, practical, no-muss, no-fuss style, Vagabond is absolutely for you.

Sep, 2025

The Strategist

The Alex loafers have all the hallmarks of the brand, being well made and modern-looking. They also feature a raised top seam that's similar to the traditional beefroll, but with more minimal stitching for a smoother look than what you see on the Weejuns.

Sep, 2025

The Cut

We've shared how we love Vagabond Shoemakers for its black boots. The same can be said for its black loafers. Whether you opt for a tassel pair like this one or one of the chunkier iterations, it's a good quality shoe under $200.

Sep, 2025

High quality, very comfortable width, and they last. My only small gripe is that the soles are a bit heavy, but durable.

Mar, 2025

Vogue Scandinavia

Since the 1970s, Vagabond has followed one simple mission: delivering fashionable yet affordable footwear, never sacrificing quality or comfort. Decades later, they're still going strong, rolling out minimalist and wearable designs season after season.

Mar, 2025

Who What Wear

For a shoe brand where the majority of the styles are under $200, finding a pair of Vagabond shoes feels like a secret. How are they this good and this affordable? It seems too good to be true, yet the three pairs of shoes I own from the brand speak for themselves.

Mar, 2025

Marie Claire

Their sturdy soles will make your feet feel supported and stable even after eight hours of wear time. Plus, the smooth leather finish is easy to keep clean, so they always look brand-new. You can shop them in sizes six through 12. Reviewers claim that they run true to size, are good for wide feet, and don't have a painful break-in period.

Jan, 2025

I always downsized by one with Vagabond, quality is quite nice, but still need to take care of them. They are no work boots by any means. If you looking for fashionable, porfessional looking boots to use in the city, i do think in this price range they are the best choice.

Nov, 2024

Thingtesting

I have to say, most of my shoes are from Vagabond. They're quick with the trends, but also produce styles that can be worn for years on end (I have a couple of pairs like that). Deducting a point as their quality and sizing is not always the best, not to mention some political issues in the past.

Oct, 2024

Zappos

I love the style of this shoe but the fit was off by half a size small and the width felt narrow. I am a true size 10. I ordered the next size larger and the stitching was defective. Truly sad because they are gorgeous. If the brand improved their product I would certainly try them again.

Jan, 2025

Zappos

This is a very well-constructed shoe, but stiff a sort of "klonky" looking/feeling. If the leather was a bit more delicate or supple, it probably would have been a great shoe.

Jan, 2025

Thingtesting

I would however recommend buying from alternate sites or stores than their website as they do not offer free returns/exchanges.

Oct, 2024

ELLE

Swedish shoe brand Vagabond has been a favorite of mine for some time, both for loafers and boots. The price range of $200 to $400 is ultra-accessible for what you're getting, which is quality leather and solid construction. For those with a sleek, practical, no-muss, no-fuss style, Vagabond is absolutely for you.

Sep, 2025

The Strategist

The Alex loafers have all the hallmarks of the brand, being well made and modern-looking. They also feature a raised top seam that's similar to the traditional beefroll, but with more minimal stitching for a smoother look than what you see on the Weejuns.

Sep, 2025

The Cut

We've shared how we love Vagabond Shoemakers for its black boots. The same can be said for its black loafers. Whether you opt for a tassel pair like this one or one of the chunkier iterations, it's a good quality shoe under $200.

Sep, 2025

High quality, very comfortable width, and they last. My only small gripe is that the soles are a bit heavy, but durable.

Mar, 2025

Vogue Scandinavia

Since the 1970s, Vagabond has followed one simple mission: delivering fashionable yet affordable footwear, never sacrificing quality or comfort. Decades later, they're still going strong, rolling out minimalist and wearable designs season after season.

Mar, 2025

Who What Wear

For a shoe brand where the majority of the styles are under $200, finding a pair of Vagabond shoes feels like a secret. How are they this good and this affordable? It seems too good to be true, yet the three pairs of shoes I own from the brand speak for themselves.

Mar, 2025

Marie Claire

Their sturdy soles will make your feet feel supported and stable even after eight hours of wear time. Plus, the smooth leather finish is easy to keep clean, so they always look brand-new. You can shop them in sizes six through 12. Reviewers claim that they run true to size, are good for wide feet, and don't have a painful break-in period.

Jan, 2025

I always downsized by one with Vagabond, quality is quite nice, but still need to take care of them. They are no work boots by any means. If you looking for fashionable, porfessional looking boots to use in the city, i do think in this price range they are the best choice.

Nov, 2024

Thingtesting

I have to say, most of my shoes are from Vagabond. They're quick with the trends, but also produce styles that can be worn for years on end (I have a couple of pairs like that). Deducting a point as their quality and sizing is not always the best, not to mention some political issues in the past.

Oct, 2024

Zappos

I love the style of this shoe but the fit was off by half a size small and the width felt narrow. I am a true size 10. I ordered the next size larger and the stitching was defective. Truly sad because they are gorgeous. If the brand improved their product I would certainly try them again.

Jan, 2025

Zappos

This is a very well-constructed shoe, but stiff a sort of "klonky" looking/feeling. If the leather was a bit more delicate or supple, it probably would have been a great shoe.

Jan, 2025

Thingtesting

I would however recommend buying from alternate sites or stores than their website as they do not offer free returns/exchanges.

Oct, 2024